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SpaceX Sets Mars Targets as Benchmark for Musk’s Compensation
SpaceX's board has approved a significant compensation plan for Elon Musk, aiming for ambitious goals including colonizing Mars and operating data centers in space....
In Wartime Power Grab, Iran’s Guards Sideline Supreme Leader’s Authority
Two months into a war with the U. S. and Israel, Iran has experienced a shift in power dynamics, with no clear clerical leader...
Courts Reject Trump Push for State Voter Data as Midterms Approach
As the U. S. midterm elections approach, Democrats have won legal challenges against the Trump administration’s efforts to obtain voter rolls from states, undermining...
Meta AI Deal Blocked, Raising Concerns Over China Tech Investments Abroad
China's decision to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus has raised concerns for global investors interested in advanced tech firms connected...
Presidential incapacity: Who becomes acting president of the United States?
On Saturday, there was an attack at a black-tie gala in Washington, attended by President Donald Trump, which raised concerns about succession in case...
Why Subsea Cables in Hormuz Are at Risk in the Iran War
Iran has raised concerns about the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz, which are crucial for the region's digital economy. This...
Jihadi and separatist strikes push Mali toward fragmentation
On Saturday, an alliance of al Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatist rebels attacked multiple sites in Mali, killing the country's defense minister, targeting the...
Netanyahu’s rivals unite — but would they change Israel’s security policy?
Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rivals, Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, announced they will unite in the upcoming election to challenge...
America Replaces OPEC as Global Oil Shock Absorber
The ongoing Iran war has reshaped global energy dynamics, shifting influence away from OPEC toward the United States. Traditionally, OPEC and key producers like...
Ghana’s Gold for Fuel Strategy Buys Time But Deeper Fixes Needed
Ghana introduced a gold for oil payment system in 2023 to reduce reliance on U.S. dollars for fuel imports. The policy aimed to ease...